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Polished Chisel

Origin

Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Grey amphibolite (S73)

Description

Small chisel, fully polished. Sub-rectangular, elongated outline, with an asymmetrical plano-convex cutting edge. Butt with a poorly defined, unpolished sub-rectangular outline. Sub-quadrangular section with rounded edges. Sharpened cutting edge with clear traces of use.

Classification and chronology

Type… / Monte Padrão – Phase I-III

Dimensions

Maximum length: 79 mm; Maximum width: 22 mm; Maximum thickness: 23 mm; Weight: 74,6 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [PAD 99 B1(D30.00), op. 18]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 51.